A fifth of the units at the Sovereign Centre are empty, but the council has revealed it is working to lure traders to Weston and give the town centre a much-needed boost.

It remains to be seen what type of businesses have been approached but the authority revealed ‘physical changes’ to the centre are being planned, and these could be introduced ‘in the next two to three years’.

A council spokesman said: “Investing in the Sovereign Centre provides a tremendous opportunity to shape and lead the regeneration of Weston.”

Many readers took to social media to discuss what shops they would like to see.

Gill Rogers wrote: “A music shop offering free taster sessions to anyone who wants to learn to play an instrument, with a practice room for children who have no facilities in school.”